Exploring the Impacts of Tourism on the Well-Being of Local Communities

Maksim Godovykh (), Alan Fyall and Abraham Pizam
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Maksim Godovykh: Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
Alan Fyall: Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA
Abraham Pizam: Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-12

Abstract: Tourism can influence residents’ well-being in both positive and negative ways. Therefore, it is important to understand the nature of these effects and propose directions for future research from the residents’ perspective of positive tourism. This paper introduces a conceptual framework and proposes theoretical foundations and methods for exploring the impacts of tourism on residents’ well-being. It also aims to contribute to the development of tourism practices that promote well-being for all stakeholders, with a clear emphasis on resident well-being, ensuring that tourism benefits are shared between visitors and the communities they visit.

Keywords: positive tourism; happiness; well-being; residents; local communities; tourism impacts (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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